Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum, and a heat pump device. The box body comprises a containing cavity. The roller is rotatably arranged in the containing cavity, and the surface of the side, close to the roller, of the box body is separated from the roller to form a first installation space. The heat pump device is located in the first installation space. The heat pump device comprises a condenser, an evaporator and a compressor. The condenser, the evaporator and the compressor are sequentially communicated. The compressor is connected with the box body, located in the bottom area of the roller and far away from the center of the box body. The condenser and the evaporator are located in the top area of the roller and are spaced from the roller.

Description

Clothing processing equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202310178522.X filed on February 27, 2023; priority to Chinese patent application No. 202320331118.7 filed on February 27, 2023; and priority to Chinese patent application No. 202320331308.9 filed on February 27, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0003] With the continuous improvement of living standards, people are using clothing processing equipment more and more frequently, and their demand for more diverse functions is gradually increasing. As a clothing processing device that combines washing and drying functions, the washer-dryer has gradually become part of people's lives.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure provides a clothing processing device, comprising a housing, a drum, and a heat pump device. The housing comprises a accommodating cavity. The drum is rotatably disposed in the accommodating cavity, and a side surface of the housing close to the drum is spaced apart from the drum to form a first installation space. The heat pump device is located in the first installation space. The heat pump device comprises a condenser, an evaporator, and a compressor. The condenser, the evaporator, and the compressor are connected in sequence. The compressor is connected to the housing and is located in the bottom area of ​​the drum and away from the center of the housing. The condenser and the evaporator are located in the top area of ​​the drum and are spaced apart from the drum. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG1 is a structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0007] FIG2 is a structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments with a top plate of the cabinet removed;

[0008] FIG3 is a structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus with a cabinet removed according to some embodiments;

[0009] FIG4 is a structural diagram of the clothes processing device in FIG3 from another perspective;

[0010] FIG5 is a structural diagram of an outer cylinder and a flow guide assembly according to some embodiments;

[0011] FIG6 is a structural diagram of an outer cylinder according to some embodiments;

[0012] FIG7 is an exploded view of a mounting box according to some embodiments;

[0013] FIG8 is a structural diagram of a base of a mounting box according to some embodiments;

[0014] FIG9 is a structural diagram of the base of the installation box in FIG8 from another perspective;

[0015] FIG10 is a partial view of a mounting cavity according to some embodiments;

[0016] FIG11 is a structural diagram of a cover of a mounting box according to some embodiments;

[0017] FIG12 is an assembly diagram of a mounting plate and a compressor according to some embodiments;

[0018] FIG13 is a structural diagram of the mounting plate in FIG12;

[0019] FIG14 is a block diagram of a filter assembly according to some embodiments;

[0020] FIG15 is an exploded view of the filter assembly of FIG14; and

[0021] FIG16 is a structural diagram of the filter assembly of FIG14 from another perspective. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe some embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments provided by the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0023] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprise" and its other forms, such as the third person singular form "comprises" and the present participle form "comprising", are to be interpreted as open and inclusive, that is, "including, but not limited to". In the description of the specification, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" are intended to indicate that the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics associated with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics may be included in any one or more embodiments or examples in any appropriate manner.

[0024] In the following, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0025] When describing some embodiments, the expressions "coupled" and "connected" and their derivatives may be used. The term "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. The term "coupled" indicates that two or more components are in direct physical or electrical contact. The term "coupled" or "communicatively coupled" may also refer to two or more components that are not in direct contact with each other, but still cooperate or interact with each other. The embodiments disclosed herein are not necessarily limited to the contents of this document.

[0026] “At least one of A, B and C” has the same meaning as “at least one of A, B or C” and both include the following combinations of A, B and C: A only, B only, C only, the combination of A and B, the combination of A and C, the combination of B and C, and the combination of A, B and C.

[0027] “A and / or B” includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0028] The use of "adapted to" or "configured to" herein is intended to be open and inclusive language that does not exclude devices adapted or configured to perform additional tasks or steps.

[0029] Additionally, the use of “based on” is meant to be open and inclusive, as a process, step, calculation, or other action “based on” one or more stated conditions or values ​​may, in practice, be based on additional conditions or values ​​beyond those stated.

[0030] As used herein, "about," "substantially," or "approximately" includes the stated value and an average value that is within an acceptable range of deviation from the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurements in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system).

[0031] As used herein, "parallel", "perpendicular", and "equal" include the situations described and situations similar to the situations described, and the range of the similar situations is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is as determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the specific quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate parallelism can be, for example, a deviation within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, a deviation within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate equality can be, for example, that the difference between the two equals is less than or equal to 5% of either one.

[0032] Currently, laundry treatment equipment typically operates by condensing and heating air through a heat pump system to dry the clothes within the drum. Moisture from the air within the drum is condensed into condensed water, which is collected in a reservoir and then discharged via a drain pump. However, the drainage structure of common laundry treatment equipment is poorly designed, resulting in inefficient condensate discharge.

[0033] Typically, a heat pump system includes an evaporator and a condenser. These evaporators and condensers are housed within a container to condense and heat the air in the laundry treatment device, thereby drying the laundry. However, the containers housing the evaporators and condensers in common laundry treatment devices often lack sufficient sealing, leading to air leakage from the evaporators and condensers, which in turn affects the drying efficiency of the laundry treatment device.

[0034] The heat pump system also includes a compressor. Since the internal space of common clothing processing equipment is relatively compact, the compressor and heat pump components are arranged in a concentrated manner. In this way, the volume of the compressor is limited, resulting in that the heat exchange efficiency of the compressor is affected, which in turn affects the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment. Therefore, the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device 1000, in which the condenser and the evaporator are located in the upper area of ​​the drum, and the compressor is located between two adjacent shock absorbers on the lower side of the drum (such as the lower left side), so as to ensure the heat exchange efficiency of the compressor. The condenser and the evaporator can be arranged in an installation box, and the installation box includes a seal to achieve a sealed connection between the base and the cover of the installation box. In addition, the clothing processing device 1000 is provided with a diversion component, so that the condensed water smoothly enters the outer drum from the drain outlet through the drain pipe and the diversion hole, and after being guided by the diversion component, it naturally flows down along the inner wall of the drum cover, and is then discharged through the drain pump, thereby ensuring the discharge efficiency of the condensed water.

[0035] 1 to 3 , a laundry processing apparatus 1000 includes a housing 1, a drum 2, a heat pump device 3, and at least one shock absorber 4. For example, the laundry processing apparatus 1000 includes but is not limited to a dryer and a washer-dryer.

[0036] For ease of description, with reference to FIG. 1 , the direction in which the laundry processing apparatus 1000 faces the user is referred to as the front, the direction facing away from the user is referred to as the rear, the left side of the user is referred to as the left, and the right side of the user is referred to as the right.

[0037] The housing 1 serves as the outer shell of the laundry processing apparatus 1000. The housing 1 includes a receiving chamber. A drum 2 is rotatably disposed within the receiving chamber. During the washing or drying process, the rotation of the drum 2 drives the laundry within the chamber, ensuring full contact with the airflow and improving the drying efficiency and uniformity of the laundry processing apparatus 1000.

[0038] As shown in Figure 1, the side surface of the housing 1 adjacent to the drum 2 is spaced apart from the drum 2 to form a first installation space 12. The heat pump device 3 (see Figure 2) is located in the first installation space 12. As shown in Figures 3 and 7, the heat pump device 3 includes a condenser 31, an evaporator 32, and a compressor 33. For example, the condenser 31 and evaporator 32 are located above the drum 2 in the first installation space 12 and spaced a predetermined distance from the drum 2. This prevents interference with the rotation of the drum 2 and the heat exchange performance of the condenser 31 and evaporator 32. The compressor 33 is connected to the housing 1 and located in the bottom area of ​​the drum 2, away from the center of the housing 1 (i.e., to one side of the drum 2). The compressor 33 can be mounted on the bottom inner wall of the housing 1. This fully utilizes the top and bottom areas of the drum 2 in the first installation space 12, helping to reduce the overall size of the housing 1 and minimize space usage.

[0039] The condenser 31, evaporator 32, and compressor 33 are sequentially connected. Thus, the refrigerant circulates among the condenser 31, evaporator 32, and compressor 33. The refrigerant absorbs heat in the evaporator 32 to cool and dehumidify the hot and humid airflow from the drum 2. The refrigerant then releases heat in the condenser 31 to heat the dry, cold airflow exiting the evaporator 32, generating a dry, hot airflow. This dry, hot airflow is then delivered to the drum 2 to dry the clothes.

[0040] At least one shock absorber 4 is disposed between the housing 1 and the drum 2. The shock absorber 4 is configured to support the drum 2 and is disposed near the compressor 33. This can reduce the amplitude of the drum 2, thereby improving the stability of the drum 2 and extending the service life of the drum 2.

[0041] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG1 , one end (eg, the upper end) of the shock absorber 4 is connected to the bottom wall of the box body 1 , and the other end (eg, the lower end) of the shock absorber 4 is connected to the drum 2 .

[0042] In some embodiments, at least one shock absorber 4 includes a plurality of shock absorbers 4. The plurality of shock absorbers 4 are evenly distributed on the bottom wall of the housing 1 and are located on both sides of the drum 2; the compressor 33 is located between two adjacent shock absorbers 4 among the plurality of shock absorbers 4. For example, as shown in FIG3 , the compressor 33 is fixed to the bottom wall of the housing 1 and is located between two adjacent shock absorbers 4 on the lower side (for example, the lower left side) of the drum 2. Therefore, compared with the design of arranging the compressor 33 in the first installation space 12 directly below the drum 2, the first installation space 12 on the lower side of the drum 2 is fully utilized, which facilitates the installation of the compressor 33. In addition, compared with the design of placing the compressor 33 close to the inner wall of the housing 1, the influence of the heat dissipation of the compressor 33 on the housing 1 can be avoided.

[0043] For example, four shock absorbers 4 are supported together at the bottom of the drum 2, with two shock absorbers 4 provided on both sides of the bottom of the drum 2. It should be noted that different numbers of shock absorbers 4, such as three, six, etc., can be provided under the drum 2 as needed.

[0044] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , the heat pump device 3 further includes a heat pump line 34. The condenser 31, evaporator 32, and compressor 33 are sequentially connected via the heat pump line 34. The heat pump line 34 includes two heat pump sub-line circuits. A first end of the heat pump line 34 is connected to the compressor 33, while the other end of the heat pump line 34 extends toward the upper area of ​​the housing 1 and is connected to either the condenser 31 or the evaporator 32. Thus, if the evaporator 32 and condenser 31 are located above the drum 2 in the first installation space 12, and the compressor 33 is located below the drum 2 in the first installation space 12, the heat pump line 34 can be disposed behind and to the side of the drum 2 in the first installation space 12, sequentially connecting the condenser 31, evaporator 32, and compressor 33, thereby forming a refrigerant circulation loop.

[0045] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , the heat pump circuit 34 includes a fixed pipe section 341, a first connecting pipe section 342, and a second connecting pipe section 343. The fixed pipe section 341 is fixed to the inner wall of the housing 1 (e.g., the back of the housing 1). One end of the first connecting pipe section 342 is connected to the first end of the fixed pipe section 341, and the other end of the first connecting pipe section 342 is connected to the compressor 33. One end of the second connecting pipe section 343 is connected to the second end of the fixed pipe section 341, and the other end of the second connecting pipe section 343 is connected to either the condenser 31 or the evaporator 32.

[0046] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , the laundry processing apparatus 1000 further includes a fixing clamp 6 . The fixing clamp 6 is located on the inner wall of the housing 1 and is configured to engage with the fixed pipe section 341 . This improves the stability of the connection between the heat pump pipe 34 and the inner wall of the housing 1 , thereby reducing the risk of damage to the heat pump pipe 34 due to the operation of the drum 2 .

[0047] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the box body 1 further includes a box body 16 and a door. The box body 16 has a clothing inlet 161, which is located on a surface of the box body 16 that is close to the user (such as the front surface). The door is pivotally connected to the box body 16 and is configured to open and close the clothing inlet 161. For example, the door is connected to the box body 16 by a hinge. As a result, the door can rotate about the hinge to open and close the clothing inlet 161.

[0048] In some embodiments, the box body 1 is a hollow rectangular parallelepiped structure. The box body 16 also includes a box top plate 162, a box base 163, a left side plate 164, a right side plate 165, and a back plate 166. The box top plate 162 and the box base 163 are arranged relative to each other, and the left side plate 164, the right side plate 165, and the back plate 166 are located between the box top plate 162 and the box base 163 to form a box body 1 with a hollow rectangular parallelepiped structure. Reinforcing ribs 1641 are respectively provided at the top ends of the left side plate 164, the right side plate 165, and the back plate 166. The reinforcing ribs 1641 are arranged at the top ends of the left side plate 164, the right side plate 165, and the back plate 166, and are configured to extend horizontally toward the interior of the box body 1.

[0049] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, the box body 1 also includes a first mounting position 13 and a second mounting position 14; the first mounting position 13 and the second mounting position 14 are respectively located on the bottom wall of the box body 1; the first mounting position 13 is configured to fix the compressor 33 to the box body 1; the second mounting position 14 is configured to fix the shock absorber 4 to the box body 1.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first mounting position 13 includes a first positioning groove 131 that matches the shape of the compressor 33. The second mounting position 14 includes a second positioning groove 141 that matches the shape of the shock absorber 4. Thus, the compressor 33 and the shock absorber 4 can be fixed to the bottom wall of the housing 1 in a predetermined orientation.

[0051] In some embodiments, the box body 1 further includes a mounting plate 15 ; the first mounting position 13 and the second mounting position 14 are mounted on the bottom wall of the box body 1 through the mounting plate 15 .

[0052] In some embodiments, the second mounting position 14 includes two second positioning grooves 141 . The two second positioning grooves 141 are respectively located at two ends along the length direction of the mounting plate 15 . The first positioning groove 131 is located between the two second positioning grooves 141 .

[0053] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG12 , the laundry processing device 1000 further includes a connector 5 . The compressor 33 includes a compressor body 331 and a mounting post 332 . The mounting post 332 is located on the circumference of the compressor body 331 ; the interior of the mounting post 332 is hollow to form a second mounting space. The first mounting position 13 further includes a mounting hole 132 , which is provided on the bottom wall of the first positioning groove 131 . The connector 5 is provided in the second mounting space and the mounting hole 132 to securely connect the compressor 33 to the housing 1 .

[0054] In some embodiments, the connecting member 5 is a bolt. In this case, the connecting member 5 is connected to the connecting hole 132 through a threaded structure.

[0055] In some embodiments, the compressor body 331 is a columnar structure, and the compressor body 331 is vertically fixed to the mounting plate 15. The compressor 33 includes a plurality of mounting posts 332. The plurality of mounting posts 332 are spaced apart on the circumference of the compressor body 331.

[0056] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the heat pump device 3 further includes a mounting box 35. The mounting box 35 has a mounting cavity 351, a second air inlet 35A, and a second air outlet 35B. The evaporator 32 and the condenser 31 are located in the mounting cavity 351 to facilitate assembly. The second air inlet 35A and the second air outlet 35B are respectively connected to the mounting cavity 351. The second air inlet 35A, the evaporator 32, the condenser 31, and the second air outlet 35B are arranged in sequence along the airflow direction.

[0057] In some embodiments, the installation box 35 is horizontally arranged and located above the drum 2 and between the box body 1 , thereby fully utilizing the internal space of the box body 10 .

[0058] In some embodiments, the side of the mounting box 35 proximal to the drum 2 is shaped to conform to the cylindrical surface of the drum 2, and the mounting box 35 is spaced apart from the drum 2. For example, the side of the mounting box 35 proximal to the drum 2 is curved. Thus, compared to designs where the side of the mounting box 35 proximal to the drum 2 is flat, the first mounting space 12 is fully utilized, the volume of the mounting box 35 is increased, and the volume of the mounting cavity 351 is increased, thereby facilitating an integrated layout of the heat pump device 3.

[0059] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3 , the drum 2 includes an outer drum 21, an inner drum 23, and a drive motor. The outer drum 21 and the inner drum 23 are coaxially arranged, and the inner drum 23 is rotatably arranged in the inner cavity of the outer drum 21. The drive motor is configured to drive the inner drum 23 to rotate. The inner cavity of the outer drum 21 is configured to accommodate washing water. The inner cavity of the inner drum 23 is configured as a clothing processing chamber 22. Thus, when the clothing processing device 1000 performs a laundry operation, washing water can be injected into the outer drum 21, and the water injection is stopped when the water level reaches the target water level; the drive motor drives the inner drum 23 to rotate in the inner cavity of the outer drum 21, and the clothes are lifted and thrown as the inner drum 23 rotates, thereby achieving the washing of the clothes.

[0060] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3, the drum 2 further includes a door seal 25. The door seal 25 is located around the opening of the outer cylinder 21 and is configured to seal the gap between the outer cylinder 21 and the door.

[0061] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6 and 10, the laundry processing apparatus 1000 further includes a first drain pipe 71, a second drain pipe 72, and a drain pump 73. The mounting box 35 further includes a drain port 35D located at the bottom of the mounting cavity 351. The drain port 35D communicates with the first end of the first drain pipe 71 and the mounting cavity 351, respectively. The outer tub 21 includes an outer tub body 211, a tub cover 212, and a flow guide assembly 213. The outer tub body 211 has openings at both ends along its central axis. One end of the second drain pipe 72 communicates with the inner cavity of the outer tub body 211. The second drain pipe 72 also communicates with the drain pump 73, so that the drain pump 73 drives water in the inner cavity of the outer tub body 211 to be discharged through the second drain pipe 72. The flow guide hole 2131 communicates with the first end of the first drain pipe 71 and the inner cavity of the outer tub body 211, respectively. The cylinder cover 212 is provided at an opening at one of the two ends of the outer cylinder body 211 along the central axis, and the opening is away from the cylinder mouth. The diversion assembly 213 is located on the side of the cylinder cover 212 away from the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body 211. The diversion assembly 213 is configured to divert the water in the first drain pipe 71 to the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body 211. Thus, the water in the installation cavity 351 can enter the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body 211 through the drain port 35D, the first drain pipe 71 and the diversion assembly 213 in sequence, and flow along the inner wall of the cylinder cover 212. Under the drive of the drain pump 73, the water in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body 211 can be discharged through the second drain pipe 72, so that the discharge of the washing water and the discharge of the water in the installation cavity 351 can be achieved by using a drain pump 73. Compared with the design in the related art that requires two drain pumps to achieve the discharge of the washing water and the discharge of the water in the installation cavity 351, equipment cost is saved. In addition, compared with the design in the related art of first collecting the water in the installation cavity 351 and then discharging it in a centralized manner, the discharge efficiency of the water in the installation cavity 351 is improved.

[0062] In some embodiments, the flow guide assembly 213 is located at the edge of the cylinder cover 212 and is located at an upper position of the cylinder cover 212. The flow guide assembly 213 can smoothly guide the water to the cylinder cover 212. For example, the flow guide assembly 213 and the cylinder cover 212 are an integrated structure, but the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0063] It should be noted that the water in the installation cavity 351 can be condensed water formed by heat exchange of the air flow through the evaporator 32 , or it can be sewage generated by cleaning the evaporator 32 .

[0064] In some embodiments, the second end of the first drain pipe 71 may also be directly connected to the outside of the housing 1 , so that the water in the installation cavity 351 can be directly drained out of the housing 1 .

[0065] In some embodiments, the first drain pipe 71 is a telescopic pipe (such as a rubber pipe). Therefore, when the drum 2 is working, the first drain pipe 71 is elastic, which can ensure the communication between the drain port 35D and the drum cover 212.

[0066] In some embodiments, the drain port 35D is located on a side of the mounting box 35 close to the cylinder cover 212. For example, the drain port 35D is located on the rear side of the mounting box 35. Thus, the drain port 35D is close to the cylinder cover 212, which can shorten the length of the first drain pipe 71 and facilitate the rapid drainage of water in the mounting cavity 351.

[0067] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, the cylinder cover 212 includes a first through hole. The first through hole is connected to the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body 211. The diverter assembly 213 includes: a diverter hole 2131, a diverter body 2132 and a pipe joint 2133. The diverter hole 2131 is respectively connected to the second end of the first drain pipe 71 and the first through hole. The diverter body 2132 protrudes from the surface of the cylinder cover 212. For example, the diverter body 2132 protrudes from the surface of the cylinder cover 212 in a direction away from the cylinder mouth, and the diverter hole 2131 passes through the diverter body 2132. One end of the pipe joint 2133 is connected to the diverter hole 2131, and the other end of the pipe joint 2133 is connected to the first drain pipe 71.

[0068] In some embodiments, a sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the first drain pipe 71 and the drain outlet 35D. A sealing gasket is provided at the connection between the first drain pipe 71 and the pipe joint 2133. This improves the sealing performance of the connection between the first drain pipe 71 and the drain outlet 35D, as well as the sealing performance of the connection between the first drain pipe 71 and the pipe joint 2133.

[0069] In some embodiments, the guide body 2132 includes a first guide surface 2132C, which is configured to extend from the guide hole 2131 toward the first through hole to guide water flowing out of the guide hole 2131 into the first through hole through the first guide surface 2132C.

[0070] In some embodiments, the first guide surface 2132C is an arcuate surface. The arcuate surface smoothly transitions from the guide hole 2131 to the first through hole. For example, as shown in FIG6 , the arcuate surface smoothly transitions from a vertical direction to a forward and downward direction to a forward direction, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 9 , the mounting cavity 351 includes a condensation groove 3511. This condensation groove 3511 is located at the bottom of the evaporator 32 and is connected to the drain port 35D. As a result, airflow enters the mounting cavity 351, exchanges heat with the evaporator 32, and moisture in the airflow condenses on the surface of the evaporator 32, forming condensed water. This condensed water then drips under gravity into the condensation groove 3511 at the bottom of the evaporator 32. The condensed water then flows along the condensation groove 3511 and out of the mounting box 35 through the drain port 35D.

[0072] In some embodiments, the condensate trough 3511 includes a second guide surface 3511C that is inclined toward the drain port 35D, and the drain port 35D is located at the lowest point of the condensate trough 3511 to guide water flowing through the condensate trough 3511 to the drain port 35D.

[0073] In some embodiments, the bottom of the condensate groove 3511 is spaced apart from the evaporator 32. For example, as shown in FIG9 , the mounting box 35 further includes a plurality of ribs 352 protruding from the bottom of the condensate groove 3511. The ribs 352 are spaced apart and configured to support the evaporator 32, thereby spacing the bottom of the condensate groove 3511 apart from the evaporator 32. The ribs 352 are elongated and extend in the same direction as the condensate groove 3511. Drainage grooves are formed between adjacent ribs 352, which are connected to the drain outlet 35D. This allows water in the condensate groove 3511 to flow along the drainage grooves toward the drain outlet 35D. Furthermore, the provision of the ribs 352 enhances the strength of the mounting box 35.

[0074] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7 , the heat pump device 3 further includes a filter drier and a throttle 37. The condenser 31, the filter drier, the throttle 37, and the evaporator 32 are sequentially connected. Thus, the refrigerant flowing out of the condenser 31 can be dried and filtered by the filter drier, then throttled and reduced in pressure by the throttle 37 before entering the evaporator 32.

[0075] In some embodiments, the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32 are arranged side by side with a predetermined spacing therebetween. The mounting cavity 351 has a first side and a second side that are opposite each other. The outlet of the condenser 31 and the inlet of the evaporator 32 are located on the first side of the mounting cavity 351, while the inlet of the condenser 31 and the outlet of the evaporator 32 are located on the second side of the mounting cavity 351. This facilitates compact placement of the filter drier and the flow restrictor 37 on the first side of the mounting cavity 351.

[0076] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9 , the mounting box 35 further includes a spacer rib 3512 . The spacer rib 3512 protrudes from the inner wall of the mounting cavity 351 on the side closest to the drum 2 and is positioned between the evaporator 32 and the condenser 31 , thereby creating a predetermined gap between the evaporator 32 and the condenser 31 . This prevents direct contact between the evaporator 32 and the condenser 31 , thereby improving the operating efficiency of the evaporator 32 and the condenser 31 and enhancing the drying efficiency of the laundry processing apparatus 1000 .

[0077] In some embodiments, the isolation ribs 3512 are further configured to prevent water in the condensation tank 3511 from entering the area where the condenser 31 is located. This is beneficial for improving the working efficiency of the condenser 31 and improving the drying efficiency of the clothes processing device 1000.

[0078] In some embodiments, drain port 35D and second guide surface 3511C are located on the first side of mounting cavity 351. A filter drier and flow restrictor 37 are located above drain port 35D and second guide surface 3511C. Condensate trough 3511 extends from the second side of mounting cavity 351 to the first side of mounting cavity 351. This improves space utilization of mounting cavity 351.

[0079] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 6, the drum 2 further includes a laundry processing chamber 22 having a first air inlet 22A and a first air outlet 22B. Thus, dry hot air enters the laundry processing chamber 22 through the first air inlet 22A, exchanges heat with the wet laundry, and generates moist hot air. This moist hot air then flows out of the laundry processing chamber 22 through the first air outlet 22B, thereby drying the laundry.

[0080] 1 , the first air inlet 22A and the first air outlet 22B are respectively located at the front and rear ends of the laundry processing chamber 22. In other embodiments, the positions of the first air inlet 22A and the first air outlet 22B may also be interchanged.

[0081] As shown in Figures 7, 8, and 11, the installation box 35 also includes a base 353, a cover 354, and a sealing member 355. The cover 354 is removably attached to the base 353, defining an air guide duct 356 and an installation cavity 351 between the cover 354 and the base 353. The air guide duct 356 is opposite and connected to the second air inlet 35A and is configured to guide air from the second air inlet 35A into the installation cavity 351. The installation cavity 351 is opposite and connected to the second air outlet 35B, facilitating the discharge of hot, dry air from the second air outlet 35B. The evaporator 32 is positioned near the second air inlet 35A, and the condenser 31 is positioned near the second air outlet 35B. The first air outlet is connected to the second air inlet 35A, and the second air outlet 35B is connected to the first air inlet 22A. The sealing member 355 is configured to seal the gap between the base 353 and the cover 354. Therefore, through the cooperation of the base 353, the cover 354 and the seal 355, the air flow in the installation box 35 flows from the second air inlet 35A through the guide air duct 356, the evaporator 32 and the condenser 31 in sequence, and flows toward the second air outlet 35B, thereby enhancing the sealing of the guide air duct 356 and the installation cavity 351 where the evaporator 32 and the condenser 31 are located, which is beneficial to improving the heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator 32 and the condenser 31, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device 1000.

[0082] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8 and 11, the base 353 includes a groove-shaped main portion 3531 and a mounting portion 3532. The notch of the groove-shaped main portion 3531 faces a side away from the central axis of the drum 2 (e.g., upward). The groove-shaped main portion 3531 defines an air guide duct 356 and a mounting cavity 351. The mounting portion 3532 is configured to be fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 1 or the reinforcing rib 1641. As a result, the base 353 can be positioned above the drum 2 and spaced apart from the drum 2.

[0083] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8 , the sealing member 355 includes a sealing rib 3551. The sealing rib 3551 is located on the base 353. As shown in FIG11 , the cover 354 includes a sealing groove 3541. The sealing groove 3541 matches the sealing rib 3551. Thus, the cooperation between the sealing groove 3541 and the sealing rib 3551 achieves a sealed connection between the base 353 and the cover 354.

[0084] In some embodiments, the cover 354 and the base 353 are fixed by connecting members (such as bolts or screws).

[0085] In some embodiments, the sealing ribs 3551 are located around the mounting cavity 351 and the air guide duct 356. Thus, when the cover 354 is placed on the base 353, the sealing ribs 3551 can be embedded in the sealing grooves 3541, thereby sealing the mounting cavity 351 and the air guide duct 356. This improves the airtightness of the mounting cavity 351 and the air guide duct 356, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32, and improving the drying efficiency of the clothes processing device 1000.

[0086] 8 , the installation box 35 further includes a position limiting assembly 357 . The position limiting assembly 357 is configured to fix the position of at least one of the evaporator 32 or the condenser 31 relative to the installation cavity 351 .

[0087] In some embodiments, the limiting assembly 357 includes: a limiting plate 3571 and a limiting rib 3572. The limiting plate 3571 abuts against the end of at least one of the evaporator 32 or the condenser 31 along the length direction. The limiting rib 3572 extends from the inner wall of the installation cavity 351 toward the direction close to the cover body 354; the limiting rib 3572 is configured to abut against the fixed limiting plate 3571. Therefore, on the one hand, the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32 are integrated into one, which is convenient for overall assembly. Compared with the split installation structure in which the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32 are installed separately, the assembly difficulty is reduced and the assembly time is shortened. On the other hand, it ensures that the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32 are arranged side by side, and the limiting plate 3571 can prevent the airflow from diffusing along the length direction of the condenser 31 to the gap between the ends of the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32 and the installation cavity 351. The airflow can fully exchange heat with the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32, thereby helping to improve the working efficiency of the condenser 31 and the evaporator 32, and further improve the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device 1000.

[0088] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 3571 includes two first limiting plates 3571a. The two first limiting plates 3571a abut against the longitudinal ends of the evaporator 32, respectively. The two first limiting plates 3571a extend perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the evaporator 32. The two first limiting plates 3571a are arranged opposite each other. This prevents the evaporator 32 from moving along the longitudinal direction, thereby improving the stability of the evaporator 32.

[0089] Similarly, the limiting plate 3571 further includes two second limiting plates 3571b. The two first limiting plates 3571a are respectively in contact with both ends of the length direction of the condenser 31. This prevents the condenser 31 from moving in the length direction, thereby improving the stability of the condenser 31.

[0090] In some embodiments, the two first limiting plates 3571a are located above the rib 352. Thus, water in the condensation tank 3511 can flow from below the first limiting plates 3571a to the drain port 35D.

[0091] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8 , the retaining plate 3571 includes a plurality of retaining holes 3571 c. The plurality of retaining holes 3571 c extend through the thickness of the retaining plate 3571 . Pipes connecting the evaporator 32 or the condenser 31 are respectively routed through the plurality of retaining holes 3571 c. This secures the relative position of the retaining plate 3571 and the evaporator 32 or the condenser 31, thereby securing the evaporator 32 or the condenser 31 within the mounting cavity 351 .

[0092] In some embodiments, the limiting ribs 3572 include two first limiting ribs 3572a, two second limiting ribs 3572b, and two third limiting ribs 3572c. The two first limiting ribs 3572a are located at opposite ends of the sidewall of the mounting cavity 351 facing the second air outlet 35B, with the first limiting plate 3571a positioned between the corresponding first limiting ribs 3572a and the evaporator 32. The two second limiting ribs 3572b are located at opposite ends of the sidewall of the mounting cavity 351 facing the second air inlet 35A, with the second limiting plate 3571b positioned between the corresponding second limiting ribs 3572b and the condenser 31. The two first limiting ribs 3572a and the two second limiting ribs 3572b are configured to abut the limiting plate 3571 to limit movement of the limiting plate 3571 along the length of the evaporator 32 or the condenser 31. The two third limiting ribs 3572c are respectively connected to the corresponding second limiting ribs 3572b and abut against the longitudinal sidewalls of the condenser 31. The two third limiting ribs 3572c are spaced apart from the sidewalls of the mounting cavity 351 near the second air outlet 35B, thereby forming guide grooves 3513 (see Figure 8) between the sidewalls of the condenser 31 and the sidewalls of the mounting cavity 351 near the second air outlet 35B. This allows airflow from the condenser 31 to flow toward the second air outlet 35B through the guide grooves 3513, thereby increasing the air volume at the second air outlet 35B.

[0093] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, the clothing processing device 1000 further includes a first air duct 81 and a fan assembly 82. The first air duct 81 is located on a side of the installation box 35 close to the condenser 31 and is located in the first installation space 12. The first air duct 81 includes a first air duct inlet and a first air duct outlet 81B. The first air duct inlet is connected to the second air outlet 35B, and the first air duct outlet 81B is connected to the clothing processing chamber 22. The fan assembly 82 is located in the first air duct 81. As a result, the first air duct 81 and the fan assembly 82 can be installed as a whole at an angle on one side above the drum 2 in the first installation space 12, making full use of the space.

[0094] When the clothing processing device 1000 is working, the hot and humid air flow in the clothing processing chamber 22 is transported to the evaporator 32; the evaporator 32 exchanges heat with the hot and humid air flow to condense the moisture in the hot and humid air flow to obtain a dry and cold air flow; the dry and cold air flow enters the condenser 31 and exchanges heat with the condenser 31 to heat the dry and cold air flow to obtain a dry and hot air flow; the dry and hot air flow enters the clothing processing chamber 22 through the fan assembly 82 and acts on the wet clothes to dry the wet clothes to obtain dry clothes and hot and humid air flow, and this cycle is repeated until the drying process is terminated.

[0095] 1 and 2 , the first air duct 81 is located at the upper right of the drum 2 in the first installation space 12 . In other embodiments, the first air duct 81 may also be located at the upper left of the drum 2 in the first installation space 12 .

[0096] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , the fan assembly 82 includes a fan 821. The windward surface of the fan 821 is tilted toward the drum 2. The windward surface of the fan 821 is substantially parallel to a circumferential plane of the drum 2. Compared to a vertically mounted fan 821, this arrangement not only reduces the installation height of the fan 821 but also reduces wind resistance caused by directional changes in the airflow in the first air duct 81, thereby facilitating improved airflow and drying efficiency in the laundry processing apparatus 1000.

[0097] In some embodiments, the angle between the fan 821 and the horizontal plane is any value between 70° and 80°. For example, the angle between the fan 821 and the horizontal plane is 70°, 75°, or 80°.

[0098] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8 , the second air outlet 35B is tilted away from the drum 2 so as to be opposite and in communication with the first air duct inlet. The second air outlet 35B has a groove with a sealing ring disposed therein. The sealing ring is configured to seal the gap between the second air outlet 35B and the first air duct inlet.

[0099] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7 , the mounting box 35 further includes a fan escape opening 359. The fan escape opening 359 is disposed in the mounting portion 3532 and extends through the mounting portion 3532 in the thickness direction. The fan escape opening 359 is positioned near the second air outlet 35B. The first air duct 81 extends through the fan escape opening 359. This not only facilitates securing the mounting box 35 to the inner wall of the housing 1 but also creates a compact layout for the first air duct 81 and the mounting box 35, facilitating installation of the fan assembly 82 in the first air duct 81.

[0100] In some embodiments, the first air duct 81 further includes a positioning hole. The positioning hole is located around the first air duct entrance. The mounting box 35 further includes a fixing post. The fixing post is hollow. The fixing post is adapted to fit within the positioning hole. Fasteners are inserted through the fixing post and the positioning hole to connect the first air duct 81 to the mounting box 35. This allows for quick assembly of the first air duct 81 and the mounting box 35.

[0101] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the fixing post has internal threads. The fastener is a fastening bolt. The fastening bolt has external threads. The external threads of the fastening bolt mate with the internal threads of the fixing post to connect the first air duct 81 to the mounting box 35. In other embodiments, the fastener may also be a pin.

[0102] In some embodiments, the first air duct 81 and the installation box 35 may also be fixed by snapping.

[0103] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first air duct 81 further includes a volute section 812, a transition section 813, and a connecting section 814. One end of the volute section 812 communicates with the second air outlet 35B, and the other end communicates with the first end of the transition section 813. The second end of the transition section 813 extends toward the opening of the laundry processing chamber 22 and communicates with the first end of the connecting section 814. The second end of the connecting section 814 communicates with the laundry processing chamber 22.

[0104] In some embodiments, the outer contour of the volute segment 812 is approximately disc-shaped, and the end surface of the volute segment 812 away from the drum 2 is flat. Therefore, when the installation box 35 is located above the drum 2, the top of the volute segment 812 is a horizontal surface, which can reduce the height of the first air duct 81, thereby reducing the height of the installation box 35 and, in turn, the height of the housing 1.

[0105] In some embodiments, the connecting section 814 is connected to the door seal 25 of the drum 2 via a rubber member. This prevents the drum 2 from exerting a large force on the connecting section 814 during movement, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the drum 2 and improving the stability of the first air duct 81.

[0106] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 14 to 16, the clothing processing device 1000 further includes a filter assembly 9 (e.g., a filter). The filter assembly 9 is located between the second air inlet 35A of the mounting box 35 and the evaporator 32. Thus, the filter assembly 9, the evaporator 32, and the condenser 31 are arranged sequentially along the direction of airflow. After the filter assembly 9 removes impurities such as lint and fine particles from the airflow, the air is condensed and dehumidified by the evaporator 32, heated by the condenser 31, and then returned to the clothing processing chamber 22, forming an airflow cycle. The filter assembly 9 filters the airflow, improving its cleanliness, thereby preventing impurities in the airflow from contaminating the clothes during the drying process and improving the cleanliness of the clothes after being treated by the clothing processing device 1000. The filter assembly 9 also prevents impurities such as lint and fine particles from the clothes from reaching the surface of the evaporator 32 with the airflow, which could reduce the operating efficiency of the evaporator 32, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device 1000.

[0107] As shown in Figures 14 to 16, the filter assembly 9 includes a filter screen 91 and a filter box 92. The filter screen 91 is aligned with the air inlet of the evaporator 32, so that airflow is filtered by the filter screen 91 before exchanging heat with the evaporator 32. The filter box 92 is aligned with the filter screen 91, and the filter screen 91 is located in the filter box 92. This facilitates securing the filter screen 91 to the air inlet of the evaporator 32 via the filter box 92.

[0108] In some embodiments, the filter assembly 9 is mounted on the base 353. The filter box 92 and the filter screen 91 are in the shape of long strips. The length direction of the filter box 92 and the filter screen 91 is consistent.

[0109] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 14 to 16, the filter box 92 has a first opening 92A and a second opening 92B; the first opening 92A and the second opening 92B are opposite and connected; the first opening 92A is connected to the guide air duct 356; the second opening 92B is connected to the air inlet of the evaporator 32; the filter screen 91 is located at at least one of the first opening 92A or the second opening 92B.

[0110] For example, the first opening 92A is opposite to and communicates with the air guide duct 356 ; the second opening 92B is opposite to and communicates with the air inlet of the evaporator 32 .

[0111] In some embodiments, the filter assembly 9 includes: a plurality of filter screens 91 , and the plurality of filter screens 91 are arranged side by side inside the filter box 92 .

[0112] In some embodiments, the filter box 92 is detachably connected to the mounting box 35, and one end of the filter box 92 is located outside the mounting box 35. For example, the filter box 92 is connected to the mounting box 35 in a pull-out manner.

[0113] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 9, the filter cartridge 92 is retractably connected to the mounting box 35 along its length, with one end of the filter cartridge 92 located outside the housing 1. Thus, the filter cartridge 92 is retractably connected to the base 353 along its length. Through the end of the filter cartridge 92 exposed from the housing 1, the filter cartridge 92 can be withdrawn from the base 353 along its length to facilitate cleaning or replacement of the filter cartridge 92 or the filter screen 91. After replacing the filter cartridge 92 or the filter screen 91, the filter cartridge 92 can be reinserted into the base 353 through the end of the filter cartridge 92 exposed from the housing 1.

[0114] In some embodiments, the end of the filter box 92 exposed to the box body 1 can also be covered inside the box body 1 by a cover plate 93. After opening the cover plate 93, the filter box 92 can be fully or partially pulled out of the box body 1.

[0115] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, but the scope of protection of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that a person skilled in the art can conceive within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

[0116] Those skilled in the art will understand that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above specific embodiments, and that certain elements of the embodiments may be modified and replaced without departing from the spirit of the present application. The scope of the present invention is limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, comprising: A box body, including a containing cavity; A drum is rotatably disposed in the accommodating cavity, and a side surface of the box body close to the drum is spaced apart from the drum to form a first installation space; and A heat pump device is located in the first installation space; the heat pump device includes a condenser, an evaporator and a compressor; the condenser, the evaporator and the compressor are connected in sequence; wherein, The compressor is connected to the housing and is located in a bottom area of ​​the drum and away from a center of the housing; the condenser and the evaporator are located in a top area of ​​the drum and are spaced apart from the drum.

2. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of shock absorbers configured to support the drum to reduce vibration of the drum, wherein the plurality of shock absorbers are evenly distributed on the bottom wall of the box; the shock absorbers are respectively connected to the bottom wall of the box and the drum; in, The compressor is located between two adjacent shock absorbers among the plurality of shock absorbers.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The box body also includes a first mounting position and a second mounting position; the first mounting position and the second mounting position are respectively located on the bottom wall of the box body; the first mounting position is configured to fix the compressor to the box body; the second mounting position is configured to fix the shock absorber to the box body.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The first installation position includes a first positioning groove; the first positioning groove is adapted to the shape of the compressor; The second installation position includes a second positioning groove; the second positioning groove is adapted to the shape of the shock absorber.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein: The box body also includes a mounting plate; the first mounting position and the second mounting position are mounted on the bottom wall of the box body through the mounting plate.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 5, further comprising a connecting member; The compressor comprises a compressor body and a mounting column; the mounting column is located on the circumference of the compressor body; the interior of the mounting column is hollow to form a second mounting space; The first mounting position includes a mounting hole; The connecting member is inserted into the second installation space and the installation hole so that the compressor is fixedly connected to the box body.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The heat pump device further comprises a heat pump pipeline; the heat pump pipeline comprises: A fixed pipe section, wherein the fixed pipe section is fixed to the inner wall of the box body; a first connecting pipe section, one end of which is in communication with the first end of the fixed pipe section, and the other end of which is in communication with the compressor; and A second connecting pipe section, one end of which is connected to the second end of the fixed pipe section, and the other end of which is connected to one of the condenser and the evaporator. 8 . The clothes processing device according to claim 7 , further comprising a fixing clamp, wherein the fixing clamp is located on an inner wall of the box body and is configured to clamp the fixed pipe section.

9. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The heat pump device also includes an installation box, which includes: an installation cavity, wherein the evaporator and the condenser are located in the installation cavity; A second air inlet communicated with the installation cavity, the evaporator being disposed close to the second air inlet; and The second air outlet is located on a side of the installation box away from the second air inlet and is communicated with the installation cavity; the condenser is arranged close to the second air outlet.

10. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a first drain pipe, a second drain pipe and a drain pump; The installation box further comprises a drain port, which is located at the bottom of the installation cavity; the drain port is respectively connected to the first end of the first drain pipe and the installation cavity; The drum comprises an outer cylinder, and the outer cylinder comprises: An outer cylinder body, wherein both ends of the outer cylinder body along the central axis have openings respectively; One end of the second drain pipe is in communication with the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body, and the second drain pipe is in communication with the drain pump to drive the water in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body to be discharged through the second drain pipe; a cylinder cover, which is provided at the opening of one of the two ends of the outer cylinder body along the central axis, and The flow guide component is located on a side of the cylinder cover away from the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body; the flow guide component is configured to guide water in the first drain pipe to the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body.

11. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The cylinder cover comprises a first through hole; the first through hole is communicated with the inner cavity of the outer cylinder body; the flow guide assembly comprises: A guide hole, wherein the guide hole is respectively connected to the second end of the first drain pipe and the first through hole; A flow guide body, the flow guide body protruding from the surface of the cylinder cover, the flow guide hole penetrating the flow guide body; and A pipe joint, one end of which is connected to the diversion hole, and the other end of which is connected to the first drain pipe.

12. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The guide body includes a first guide surface, and the first guide surface is configured to extend in a direction from the guide hole toward the first through hole to guide water flowing out of the guide hole into the first through hole.

13. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein: The installation cavity includes a condensation groove, which is located at the bottom of the evaporator and is communicated with the drain port.

14. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein: The condensation tank includes a second guide surface, which is configured to be inclined toward the drain port, and the drain port is located at the lowest point of the condensation tank, so that water flowing through the condensation tank is guided to the drain port through the second guide surface.

15. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 13 or 14, wherein: The mounting box further comprises a plurality of convex ribs protruding from the bottom of the condensation tank, the plurality of convex ribs being configured to support the evaporator so that the bottom of the condensation tank is spaced apart from the evaporator; Wherein, a drainage groove is formed between two adjacent convex ribs among the plurality of convex ribs, and the drainage groove is communicated with the drainage port.

16. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 9 to 15, wherein: The drum includes a laundry processing chamber, and the laundry processing chamber has: a first air inlet, the first air inlet being connected to the second air outlet; and a first air outlet, the first air outlet being connected to the second air inlet; The installation box also includes: Base; a cover body, the cover body being detachably covered on the base to define the installation cavity between the cover body and the base; and A sealing member is configured to seal a gap at a connection between the base and the cover.

17. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The sealing member comprises a sealing rib, and the sealing rib is located at the base; The cover body comprises a sealing groove, and the sealing groove matches the sealing rib.

18. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 16 or 17, wherein: A guide air duct is also provided inside the installation box, the guide air duct is opposite to and connected with the second air inlet, and the installation cavity is opposite to and connected with the second air outlet; the guide air duct is configured to guide the air from the second air inlet into the installation cavity.

19. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 9 to 18, wherein: The installation box further includes a position limiting assembly configured to fix a position of at least one of the evaporator or the condenser relative to the installation cavity.

20. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 19, wherein: The limiting component comprises: a limiting plate, wherein the limiting plate is respectively in contact with an end portion of at least one of the evaporator or the condenser along the length direction; and The limiting ribs extend from the inner wall of the installation cavity toward the interior of the installation cavity; the limiting ribs are configured to at least abut and fix the limiting plate.

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